Bay Springs, MS

Bay Springs, Mississippi

Bay Springs, Mississippi, in Jasper county, is 57 miles E of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 147 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 2,097.

The People and Families of Bay Springs

In Bay Springs, about 43% of adults are married. Bay Springs has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bay Springs had a median family income of $30,938.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Bay Springs residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bay Springs Housing

In Bay Springs, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Bay Springs, 94% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Bay Springs is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Bay Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bay Springs, MS

Comparing Bay Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Bay Springs Almanac

Bay Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bay Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bay Springs Hospitals

JASPER GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
15 SOUTH 6TH STREET
(601) 764-2101
Emergency Service: No

Bay Springs High Schools (2004)

BAY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
510 HWY 18
601-764-4151
Serves 257 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Bay Springs Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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